Abstract
A standard argument for ethical vegetarianism contends that factory farming – the source of nearly all animal products – is morally wrong due to its extreme cruelty, and that it is wrong to buy products produced in an extremely immoral manner. This article defends this argument against objections based on appeal to libertarian political philosophy, the supposed benefit to animals of being raised for food, and nonhuman animals’ supposed lack of rights.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sh-2022-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2299-0518
Language: English
Page range: 32 - 42
Published on: Apr 5, 2022
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
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